We increasingly depend on algorithms applied to big data, but even algorithms make mistakes that could label us in worrying ways
Militant suffragettes used arson and vandalism to draw attention to their struggle. Did they have a moral right to do so?
Victoria Woodhull attempting to vote in 1871, via Everett Historical.
Though the perpetrators of the mass shooting in California appear to have acquired their guns legally, the vast majority used in violent crimes are obtained illegally.
2015 started as it finished, with terrorist atrocities, intractable conflicts and political upheavals that toppled several leaders, including Australia’s prime minister, Tony Abbott.
State leaders endorsed a plan at COAG last week that would see some terrorists jailed indefinitely.
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Detaining persons convicted of terrorist offences for lengthy periods after they have served their time could risk radicalising a section of the community who see the measure as unjust.
Winston Churchill famously suggested that: You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else. Speaking with his characteristic mix of the compassionate and cerebral…
French papers have a range of views on COP21, but even more views about terrorism.
Cathy Alexander
France was prepared to be on the world stage in late 2015. But not like this. As the Paris climate summit reached its halfway mark on Saturday, the local media was still largely preoccupied with the terrorist…
The French flag flies over flowers, candles and messages in tribute to victims outside the Le Carillon restaurant a week after a series of deadly attacks in Paris, France last November.
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It is probably not a surprise that a terror attack can have a major impact on people’s mental health. But what sort of effects are common, and how long do they last?
An open and honest discussion about radicalisation cannot ignore the alienating impacts of racism and Islamophobia, starkly on display at this vandalised Muslim prayer centre in Brisbane.
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A frank debate about the causes of extremism and terrorism would acknowledge uncomfortable issues like the alienating impacts of racism, Islamophobia and Western military actions and foreign policy.
Mourners outside the Bataclan in Paris after the 13 November attacks.
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The divide within government ranks over handling the terrorism issue has been highlighted by the tough words at the weekend from Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg.
Sometimes the most useful strategy is to avoid exposure in the first place.
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Tasneem Chopra told Q&A that of the 70,000 refugees who’ve arrived in Australia by boat since 1976, none have been found to be linked to terrorism. We examine the best evidence out there.
Josh Frydenberg has delivered a sharp rebuke to Australia’s grand mufti, Ibrahim Abu Mohamed.
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Cabinet minister Josh Frydenberg has accused Australia’s grand mufti, Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, of seeking to “cover up” his failure of leadership in the wake of the Paris attacks.